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ROUTES OF DISPLACEMENT AND RESETTLEMENT: FROM 1958 TO PRESENT

Conflict-related violence between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots first erupted in 1958 and led to mass displacements of people from several mixed villages. In late 1963, when inter-communal fighting broke out again, the displaced were largely Turkish Cypriots (25,000 according to the UN) who abandoned their villages for the security of protected enclaves. Many of their homes were looted and destroyed. In 1974, Greek Cypriots (estimated at around 160,000) fled their places in northern Cyprus to escape the advancing Turkish army. Many of the properties they left behind were also looted, and most were later given to or occupied by Turkish Cypriots who fled or migrated from the south. Greek Cypriot properties were also given to Turkish Cypriots whose homes in the north had earlier been destroyed, as well as to Turkish nationals who immigrated during this period from Turkey. In the south, properties left behind by Turkish Cypriots who moved north in 1974 (estimated at around 45,000) were allocated to Greek Cypriots, primarily refugees. In 1974, there were an estimated total of 215,000 displaced Cypriots, comprising a third of the Greek Cypriot and half of the Turkish Cypriot populations.


The term ‘routes of displacement and resettlement’ refers to historical, geographical and demographic information relating to displacement of Cypriots due to inter-communal conflict from 1958 onwards.

The information is organized in terms of places affected by such movements of people. In other words, it is about villages and towns where people were displaced from or were resettled to. The 1960 boundaries and names are used for the districts, and names of villages and towns (in Greek, Turkish and English) are according to currently adopted standards.

On map, click on district name to see the list of villages and towns in that district that have been affected by conflict-related displacement since 1958.(from below link)

http://www.prio-cyprus-displacement.net ... asp?id=245

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Geneva Declaration of July 1974 on Cyprus
Following is the text of the declaration on Cyprus signed at Geneva on 30 July 1974, by the Foreign Ministers of Britain, Turkey and Greece: 1. The Foreign Ministers of Greece, Turkey and the United Kingdom held negotiations in Geneva from 25-30 July 1974. They recognised the importance of setting in train as a matter of urgency, measures to adjust and to regularise within a reasonable period of time the situation in the Republic of Cyprus on a lasting basis, having regard to the international agreement signed at Nicosia on 16 August 1960, and to resolution 353 of the Security Council of the United Nations. They were, however agreed on the need to decide first certain immediate measures. 2. The three Foreign Ministers declared that in order to stabilise the situation the areas in the Republic of Cyprus controlled by opposing armed forces on 30 July 1974 at 22:00 hours Geneva time should not be extended. They called on all forces, including irregular forces, to desist from all offensive or hostile activities. 3. The three Foreign Ministers also concluded that the following measures should be put into immediate effect: (a) A security zone of sizes to be determined by representatives of Greece, Turkey and the United Kingdom in consultation with the United Nations Peace-keeping Force on Cyprus (UNFICYP) should be established at the limit of the areas occupied by the Turkish armed forces at the time specified in paragraph 2 above. This zone should be entered by no forces other than those of UNFICYP, which should supervise the prohibition of entry. Pending the determination of the size and character of the security zone, the existing area between the two forces should be entered by no forces. (b) All the Turkish enclaves occupied by Greek or Greek Cypriot forces should be immediately evacuated. These enclaves will continue to be protected by UNFICYP and to have their previous security arrangements. Other Turkish enclaves outside the area controlled by the Turkish armed forces shall continue to be protected by an UNFICYP security zone and may, as before, maintain their own police and security forces. (c) In mixed villages the functions of security and police will be carried out by UNFICYP. (d) Military personnel and civilians detained as a result of the recent hostilities shall be either exchanged or released under the supervision of the International Committee of the Red Cross within the shortest time possible. 4. The three Foreign Ministers, reaffirming that resolution 353 of the Security Council should be implemented in the shortest possible time, agreed that within the framework of a just and lasting solution acceptable to all parties concerned and as peace, security and mutual confidence are established in the Republic of Cyprus, measures should be elaborated which will lead to the timely and phased reduction of the number of armed forces and the amounts of armaments, ammunition and other war material in the Republic of Cyprus. 5. Deeply conscious of their responsibilities as regards the maintenance of the independence, territorial integrity and security of the Republic of Cyprus, the three Foreign Ministers agreed that negotiations, as provided for in resolution 353 of the Security Council, should be carried on with the least possible delay to secure (a) the restoration of peace in the area, and (b) the re-establishment of constitutional government in Cyprus. To this end they agreed that further talks should begin on 8 August 1974, at Geneva. They also agreed that representatives of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities should, at an early stage, participate in the talks relating to the constitution. Among the constitutional questions to be discussed should be that of an immediate return to constitutional legitimacy, the Vice-President assuming the functions provided for under the 1960 Constitution. The Ministers noted the existence in practice in the Republic of Cyprus of two autonomous
administrations, that of the Greek Cypriot community and that of the Turkish Cypriot community. Without any prejudice to the conclusions to be drawn from this situation, the Ministers agreed to consider at their next meeting the problem raised by their existence. 6. The three Foreign Ministers agreed to convey the contents of this declaration to the Secretary-General of the United Nations and to invite him to take appropriate action in the light of it. They also expressed their conviction of the necessity that the fullest co-operation should be extended by all concerned in the Republic of Cyprus in carrying out its terms. Statement by the Foreign Ministers of Greece, Turkey and Britain: The Foreign Ministers of Greece, Turkey and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland made it clear that the adherence of their Governments to the declaration of today's date in no way prejudiced their respective views on the interpretation or application of the 1960 Treaty of Guarantee or their rights and obligations under the Treaty.

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Start from the Paphos region

ACHELEIA............ΑΧΕΛΕΙΑ...........AŞELYA

Due to rising tensions in the village, five Turkish Cypriot families, or nineteen persons, evacuated the settlement on 28 July 1958 and sought refuge in Paphos(329). Two of those families returned in 1960. However, all again fled the village for the Paphos(329) enclave in January 1964. They all stayed in Paphos(329) until 1975, when on 14 August they were escorted by UNFICYP to the northern part of the divide. They were mainly resettled in the Morphou district. The number of Turkish Cypriots originally from Acheleia who were displaced after 1974 was approximately 20.


Current Inhabitants:

This village is currently occupied only by its original Greek Cypriot inhabitants. According to the 2001 census, the population of the village was 113 persons.

http://www.prio-cyprus-displacement.net ... asp?id=470

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AGIA VARVARA ..........ENGİNDERE

No one was displaced from this village during the emergency years of the 1950s. The first displacement took place during the intercommunal fighting of 1963-64. During this period eight Greek Cypriot families out of thirteen fled the village and sought refuge in nearby Greek Cypriot villages. Some Turkish Cypriots also left the village in March 1966. According to Richard Patrick, some shooting incidents among the villagers and the intervention of the Greek Cypriot police caused tension. As a result of this friction, about one-half of both communities left the village. There were only 72 Turkish Cypriots and 36 Greek Cypriots living in the village in 1971.

All the Turkish Cypriots left the village after 1974, and the village was evacuated in two different phases. Some left secretly to the Turkish-controlled north, while those unable to leave were eventually escorted by UNFICYP on 30 August 1975 to the northern part of the divide. They were mainly resettled in the villages of Karavas/Alsancak(226), Trachoni/Demirhan(099) and Pentageia/Yeşilyurt(084), and the towns of Famagusta(140) and Morphou(072). The number of the Agia Varvara Turkish Cypriots who were displaced after 1974 was around 150 (130 in 1960).


Current Inhabitants:

After the departure of the Turkish Cypriots, the Turkish Cypriot part of Agia Varvara/Engindere was partially used for settlement of displaced Greek Cypriots from north of the divide. Currently the village is mainly inhabited by its own villagers. The 2001 census recorded only 46 people living there.

http://www.prio-cyprus-displacement.net ... asp?id=471

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i knew propaganda machines will upset from these kind of reports....

propaganda machines have to prove that these reports are fake !!!!! with realiable sources and links.....

AGIOS GEORGIOS ...........KAVAKLI

No one was displaced from this village during the emergency years of the 1950s or during the intercommunal strife of 1963-64. However, the village served as a reception center for some displaced Turkish Cypriots from nearby villages such as Kidasi/Ceyhan(310), Archimandrita(293) and Gerovasa(264). Richard Patrick recorded only 8 displaced Turkish Cypriots still living in Agios Georgios/Kavaklı in 1971. He also noted that the total population of the village in that year was 240.

On 22 July 1974, in response to the Turkish military offensive of 20 July, Greek Cypriot forces placed the village under siege, although they did not attack it. After some of the Turkish Cypriot Fighters surrendered their guns, the siege ended. However, after the siege was over, most of the inhabitants began secretly to flee the village to the Akrotiri British Sovereign Base Area. Those who sought refuge in the Base Area were eventually transferred to north Cyprus via Turkey in January 1975.

By the time the Vienna agreement was signed, almost 150 persons had made their way to the northern part of the divide. Eventually the remaining 89 persons were evacuated to the north under the escort of UNFICYP on 16 August 1975. Most of them were resettled in Zodeia/Bostancı(047), and the rest were dispersed amongst various villages and towns. Esat Fellahoğlu (2010) claims that apart from those who settled in Zodeia/Bostancı(047), two families resettled in Morphou/Güzelyurt(072), four families in Fyillia/Serhatköy(035), six families in Trachoni/Demirhan(099), two families in Famagusta(140), two families in Agios Georgios/Karaoğlanoğlu(210), one family in Prastio/Aydınköy(091) and one family in Palykythro/Balıkesir village(081). The number of the Agios Georgios/Kavaklı Turkish Cypriots who were displaced after 1974 was around 220-240 (217 in 1960).


Current Inhabitants:

After the departure of the Turkish Cypriots, Agios Georgios /Kavaklı village was used for the settlement of displaced Greek Cypriots from the northern part of the divide. The 2001 census recorded only 118 people living there.

http://www.prio-cyprus-displacement.net ... asp?id=472

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AGIOS IOANNIS.............AYDINKÖY

No one was displaced from this village during the emergency years of the 1950s, nor during the intercommunal strife of 1963-64. However, the village was one of the strongholds of the Turkish Cypriot Resistance Organization and served as a reception center for displaced Turkish Cypriots from nearby villages such as Geroskipou(306) and Galataria/Yoğurtcular(305). Most of these displaced persons stayed in Agios Ioannis until 1975. In 1971 Richard Patrick recorded the total population of the village as 1,150.

On 14 August 1974, after Fighters in Agios Ioannis refused to surrender their guns, the village was attacked by the Greek Cypriot armed forces. Turkish Cypriot Fighters defended the village for almost three days but eventually fled and sought refuge in the mountains. Greek Cypriot forces subsequently entered the village and this time the Turkish Cypriot Fighters surrendered their guns. Following this event, most of the inhabitants of Agios Ioannis secretly fled over the mountains to the Turkish-controlled part of the island or to the Akrotiri British Sovereign Base Area.

By the time the Vienna agreement was signed, almost 700 people from Agios Ioannis had made their way to the northern part of the divide. Eventually the remaining approximately 200 original inhabitants of Agios Ioannis were escorted by UNFICYP on 18 August 1975 to the northern part of the divide. Almost all of the Turkish Cypriots from Agios Ioannis were resettled in the village of Zodeia/Bostancı(047), although some were also given houses in other villages, such as Karavas/Alsancak(226), Gerollakos/Alayköy(037) and in the towns of Nicosia(074), Kyrenia(236), Famagusta(140) and Morphou(072). The number of the Agios Ioannis/Aydın Turkish Cypriots who were displaced after 1974 was around 1,100 (1,065 in 1973).


Current Inhabitants:

After the departure of the Turkish Cypriots, Agios Ioannis/Aydın village was used for the settlement of displaced Greek Cypriots from the northern part of the divide. However, after the initial settlement, many of the displaced Greek Cypriots preferred to leave the village and settle elsewhere or use the houses in the village as weekend homes. The 2001 census recorded only 33 people still permanently living there.
http://www.prio-cyprus-displacement.net ... asp?id=473

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AGIOS NIKOLAOS..........ESENTEPE

No one was displaced from this village either during the emergency years of the 1950s, or during the intercommunal strife of 1963-64. However, during the latter period, the village served as a reception center for some displaced Turkish Cypriots who fled nearby villages such as Kidasi/Ceyhan(310) and Kedares. Richard Patrick recorded only 17 displaced Turkish Cypriots still living in Agios Nikolaos/Esentepe in 1971. He also noted that the total population of the village in that year was 550.

In response to the Turkish military offensive of 20 July, Greek Cypriot forces attacked the village on 22 July 1974. The Turkish Cypriot Fighters defended the village for almost two days but eventually fled and sought refuge in the mountains. The Greek Cypriot forces entered the village after two days of fierce fighting and arrested all the Turkish Cypriot villagers. After some of the Fighters surrendered their guns, the villagers were released. Following this event, most of the inhabitants fled the village secretly over the mountains to the Turkish-controlled part of the island or to the Akrotiri British Sovereign Base Area. Many purchased their freedom from Greek Cypriot soldiers or taxi drivers who took them to the ceasefire line or to the British Bases.

By the time the Vienna agreement was signed, almost 400 Turkish Cypriots from Agios Nikolaos/Esentepe had already made their way to the northern part of the divide. Eventually the remaining 127 persons were evacuated to the north under the escort of UNFICYP on 16 August 1975. Approximately 450 of the Agios Nikolaos/Esentepe Turkish Cypriots were resettled in Agios Amvrosios(207) village in the Kyrenia district, changing its name to Esentepe. Those who preferred the cities were given houses in the towns of Nicosia(074), Kyrenia(236), Famagusta(140) and Morphou(072). The number of Agios Nikolaos/Esentepe Turkish Cypriots who were displaced after 1974 was around 500-550 (532 in 1973).


Current Inhabitants:

After the departure of the Turkish Cypriots, Agios Nikolaos village was used for the settlement of displaced Greek Cypriots who had fled from their homes in the north during the war. The 2001 census recorded only 74 people living there.

http://www.prio-cyprus-displacement.net ... asp?id=475